Central Standard is an arts and ideas show. We tell the stories of people who matter in the Kansas City region.

Central Standard is broadcast weekdays at 10 a.m. on KCUR 89.3 and is available via podcast.

Starting the week of March 16, 2020: Special programing.

In an effort to respond more quickly and thoroughly with local information about the coronavirus, KCUR is combining its two talk show teams. Central Standard host Gina Kaufmann and the show's producers will work with their colleagues on a daily Up to Date special show that will move to 9 a.m. weekdays.